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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,973.70, 467,960.55 and 278,731.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,973.70, 467,960.55 and 278,731.30 is: 418,096.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,973.70 : 467,960.55 = 278,731.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,973.70/467,960.55 = 278,731.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,973.70x = 467,960.55 × 278,731.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,973.70x = 130,435,252,450.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,435,252,450.22/311,973.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,096.95

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